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"Essential Guide to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon Auto Insurance"
Your liability coverage may include Personal Injury Protection ("PIP") or Medical Payments ("Med Pay") benefits. PIP provides a source of payment for YOUR medical bills and some of YOUR wage loss following an auto accident. Further, PIP is no-fault, meaning that it will begin paying on your injuries immediately, rather than waiting for liability to be determined. Similarly, Med Pay provides some coverage for YOUR medical bills. These are called "no-fault" coverages because they pay even if the accident is your fault.
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What to Do After an Accident with an Uninsured Driver in Oregon
Learn how to navigate the challenges of an accident involving an uninsured driver in Oregon and how Pacific Injury Law Firm can help you recover damages.
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Rising Pedestrian Fatalities: Key Data and Prevention Strategies
This article examines the dangers of pedestrian accidents, which are increasingly according to data. It looks at the current data and trends to provide insight into why these accidents are happening and how to prevent them.
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Maximizing Your Compensation in Oregon Premises Liability Claims
Premises liability claims may allow individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained on someone else's property. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages if the property owner acted recklessly or intentionally.
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The Hidden Toll of Wrongful Death: Emotional and Economic Impacts
This blog post delves into the financial and emotional costs of wrongful death, highlighting the burden families face from medical bills, legal fees, and lost wages. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about these tragedies to ensure justice and closure for those affected.
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Legal Ramifications of Drunk Driving Accidents in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Learn about the legal consequences of drunk driving in Oregon, where the issue is taken seriously due to high rates of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. Offenders can face serious penalties, including fines and jail time. Victims of drunk driving injuries may also be eligible for compensation, but navigating complex laws requires experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Pacific Injury Law Firm. They handle all types of motor vehicle accidents caused by impaired drivers and can help victims pursue justice against those responsible.
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Maximize Compensation with a Skilled Personal Injury Lawyer Post-Pedestrian Accident
Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer after a pedestrian accident is essential in order to receive proper compensation for damages. They can help you understand your legal rights and ensure that all necessary paperwork is filed correctly.
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Dealing with Liens in Personal Injury Cases: Your Essential Guide
In this post we explore the topic of liens in personal injury cases, specifically those filed by the Personal Injury Liens Unit (PIL) in Oregon, which can include liens by the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). We provide an example of how OHP may file a lien against a settlement, and discuss steps that injured individuals can take, with the help of an experienced attorney, to report injuries to PIL, negotiate lien amounts, and ensure that payments are made correctly and on time.
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Mastering Depositions: Essential Insights for Non-Lawyers in Litigation
A deposition is an oral testimony taken under oath before a trial or arbitration. It is customary that depositions be taken of the parties to a lawsuit. Often depositions are also taken of witnesses and others who might testify at trial. Even though it often takes place in a conference room or office, and the setting is somewhat informal, it is a very important event in any lawsuit.
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Decoding Premises Liability: A Comprehensive Guide for Injured Victims
Understanding premises liability is crucial for victims of injuries that occur on someone else's property. Pacific Injury Law Firm provides a comprehensive guide to this complex legal doctrine, which places responsibility on property owners for visitor injuries. The guide covers the definition, types of incidents, and how to assert your rights and seek compensation for damages.
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Navigating DUII Cases in Oregon: a Victim's Legal Guide
civil claims
comparative fault
economic damages
evidence collection
Understanding Oregon Commercial Truck Accident Claims
attorney fees
comparative fault
evidence preservation
insurance disputes
Must-Know Oregon Motorcycle Accident Laws for Riders
attorney fees
comparative fault
helmet compliance
insurance disputes
